Stephen
Nelson (b.1970)
is a Scottish writer and musician. His books include Lunar
Poems for New Religions (Knives,
Forks and Spoons Press), Eye Jar (Red
Ceilings Press) and YesYesY (Little
Red Leaves Textile Series). Much of his visual poetry has
been published and exhibited around the world, including the Text
Festival in Bury, Manchester, and the Parallax Art Fair in London. It
also featured in The Last Vispo Anthology (Fantagraphics
Books) and in two chapbooks, one in Dan Waber’s This is Visual
Poetry series. He has written a journal of Christian contemplative
experiences, integrates a difficult kundalini awakening into a
contemplative practise, and is currently working on the autobiography
of his thrilling life. Check out his blog of visual poetry,
minimalism and other writing at afterlights.